Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
- Release date
- Jul 9, 2013
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Genres
- Action, Free To Play, Strategy
Dota 2
Cloud Gaming
1. Buy the game
Instant Gaming 
2. Play with cloud gaming
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
- Release date
- Jul 9, 2013
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Genres
- Action, Free To Play, Strategy
MEDIA
Game Access
Do you need to own Dota 2 to play it via cloud gaming?
No. Dota 2 is free to play. You only need access to GeForce NOW and Boosteroid to start streaming.
Is Dota 2 included with cloud gaming subscriptions?
Dota 2 itself is free to play, so it is not bundled through a cloud subscription. Service access can still vary by platform.
Which cloud gaming services support Dota 2?
Dota 2 is currently available on: GeForce NOW (via Steam); Boosteroid (via Steam).
Browser & Installation
Can you play Dota 2 in a web browser?
Yes. Dota 2 can be played in a web browser via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. No software installation is required.
Do you need to download Dota 2 to play it via cloud gaming?
No. When streaming via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid, Dota 2 runs entirely on remote servers. Nothing is downloaded or installed on your device.
Can you play Dota 2 without installing any app?
Yes. Browser play is supported. Native apps are also available for better performance: GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser; Boosteroid: Windows app, mobile via browser.
Compatible Devices
On which devices can you play Dota 2 via cloud gaming?
Via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid, Dota 2 can be streamed on Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iPhone/iPad via browser. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid also work on many Linux setups and handheld browsers.
Can you play Dota 2 on mobile devices?
Yes. Dota 2 is playable on mobile via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser Boosteroid: Windows app, mobile via browser
Price & Subscription
Can you play Dota 2 for free on cloud gaming?
Dota 2 is free to play, but cloud access still depends on the service. GeForce NOW lets you start on its free tier. Boosteroid still requires a paid subscription.
Do you need a subscription to play Dota 2 on cloud gaming?
It depends on the service. GeForce NOW has a free tier, with paid plans optional. Boosteroid requires a paid subscription.
